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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does the answer in #92 kill as a result of a disagreement?

2. Who courts the twins?

3. When Pilar won't sleep with Arcadio, who does she send?

4. Where is the story located?

5. What happens when Rebeca gives into desire?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does the reader know that Colonel Aureliano Buendia has become distant?

2. How does Amaranta raise her son Aureliano Jose, and why is this inappropriate?

3. How do Pilar Ternera and Jose Arcadio meet?

4. Describe Jose Arcadio Segundo.

5. What is the gypsies' latest wonder that they share with Jose Arcadio Buendia?

6. What happens after Aureliano Jose after the rejection of his affections?

7. When a messenger arrives from the Liberal Revolutionary Forces, what does Arcadio do?

8. What other event prevents Rebeca and Pietro's wedding from happening?

9. What was Jose Arcadio Buendia's original profession?

10. What happens to the murderer of Aureliano Jose?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

A running theme in this novel is the idea of fantasy. Many characters do things and say things that aren't necessarily grounded in fact. Choose three examples of how the fantasy elements in this story affect the actions and the outcomes of the story.

Essay Topic 2

The weather is another strong theme in this book, often changing along with the events in the story. Give specific examples of different weather patterns in this book as well as related examples of how the story is mirroring the weather, and vice versa.

Essay Topic 3

Government seems to play a significant role in this novel. How does the government positively affect Macondo? How does the government negatively affect Macondo? Give at least two specific examples of each.

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